Express Entry

Canada’s immigration department has said that targeted Express Entry draws could start to take place in the spring of 2023. Before these draws can take place, however, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) must engage in consultations. In a call for public consultations that ended on January 8, IRCC called targeted draws “category-based selection” and

New year, new country? If your plan is to immigrate to Canada in 2023, here are some of the topics you’ll want to follow. Whether you’re in Canada, in the Express Entry pool, or deciding on your immigration pathway, we’ve selected five key developments of interest that you’ll want to follow: Jump to: Canada’s immigration

Canada’s Express Entry system will change in 2023, after a bill was passed to allow the government to invite candidates based on an economic priority. On December 6, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) told Moving2Canada in an email that targeted Express Entry draws are expected to start in the spring of 2023. “Express Entry’s

Express Entry candidates have a number of issues following the new occupation classification system update. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) adopted the new system on November 16. Express Entry candidates were expected to update their work experience and primary occupation to match the National Occupation Classification (NOC) 2021. Failure to do so would mean

Canada is now using NOC 2021 to classify occupations for immigration and temporary residence applications. The changes are now in effect and have major implications for people who are applying for permanent residency, work permits, and those who have profiles in the Express Entry system. There are three broad changes happening: The former five-category skill

Canada is planning to admit more immigrants through Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) over the next three years. When the Immigration Levels Plan 2023-2025 was announced on November 1, it said there were more spots allocated for PNPs than for the Federal High Skilled category. Federal High Skilled programs are all managed by the Express Entry

Months ago, an internal memo from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) indicated that the department was considering introducing targeted Express Entry draws that will select candidates best suited to meet Canada’s labour market needs. IRCC has now confirmed, in an email to CICNews, that these targeted Express Entry draws will begin in early 2023.

One of the questions I get asked most by people looking to move to Canada is, “How much does it cost to move to Canada?” This is a complex question as the cost to move to Canada is based on the Canadian immigration program that you apply under.  In this article, I am going to

The July 6 Express Entry draw has been hyped up for weeks as the triumphant return to Express Entry draws that invite candidates in all programs, including FSW and CEC. However, some Express Entry candidates were disappointed when the July 6 draw only issued 1,500 invitations with a CRS score cut-off of 557 points. Prior

The range of eligible occupations for Express Entry immigration to Canada will expand by November at the latest, as Canada updates its National Occupational Classification (NOC) system. The 16 occupations that will become eligible under Express Entry are: Payroll administrators; Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants; Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates; Pharmacy technical

Canada has increased the proof of funds requirement for Express Entry applicants. The required settlement funds have increased to the following amounts:  Number of family members Required funds (in CAD) 1 (single applicant) $13,310 2 $16,570 3 $20,371 4 $24,733 5 $28,052 6 $31,638 7 $35,224 For each additional family member, add $3,586 Candidates with

With Express Entry draws for the Federal High Skilled programs, which includes the Canadian Experience Class and Federal Skilled Workers, set to resume in July of this year, many people are asking the same question, “What can we expect from Express Entry draws this year?” [embedded content] The first thing to expect from Express Entry

Express Entry draws for candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) class and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) will restart in early July, 2022. This announcement was made by Immigration Minister Sean Fraser on April 22 and will end a months’ long pause on FSW and CEC draws.  Express Entry draws for FSW have been paused

The proposed change to Express Entry means that more factors may be considered when inviting candidates. One factor that would likely be used to invite Express Entry candidates is a candidate’s occupation. The idea was discussed in a January meeting with Immigration Minister Sean Fraser, suggesting that the department is strongly considering this option. Inviting

An internal memo from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has confirmed that Express Entry draws for Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates remain officially paused.  Still no date for the return of FSW and CEC draws The IRCC memo does not indicate a date when FSW and CEC draws will

Canadian immigration has become increasingly difficult for those over the age of 35 since the introduction of the Express Entry system. With Express Entry becoming the most prominent Canadian immigration system, the Express entry pool has become increasingly competitive.  So, how can you immigrate to Canada after 35? For those unfamiliar with Express Entry, it